NC Forage & Grasslands Council

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About NCFGC

The N.C. Forage & Grassland Council (NCFGC) joins grassland managers, livestock owners, agribusiness, public servants, and interested citizens to support the effective use of North Carolina's grassland resources. The NCFGC is a member-led, all volunteer non-profit. Members elect a Board of Directors, including grass farmers (8), agribusiness leaders (4), and public agency representatives (4). University specialists serve as NCFGC advisers. An annual membership meeting is held each winter.

The NCFGC objectives are to:

Encourage the efficient and profitable use of forage and pasture crops for feed;

Promote N. C. hay and pasture-raised livestock products;

Maintain open spaces and North Carolina's agricultural landscape;

Improve forage management on all sizes and types of farms;

Develop guidelines for forage production, utilization, and marketing;

Educate land managers about cost-effective sustainable practices;

Practice soil conservation and water quality management;

Build coalitions to serve and advocate for the forage-livestock industry;